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Stool has been lighter in colour. Should I worry?

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Hi. I've noticed that my stool has been lighter in color for the past week. Should I be concerned? I have a picture that I can upload, if interested.

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Category: Hepatologist
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The stool looks a little pale.
The color of the stool depends on the food intake.
The pale stool could be due to increased fat.
There is no need to worry.
You need to worry only if the pale stool is associated with yellow urine and itching all over the body or if there is oily stools and weight loss.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.


Patient replied :

Hi Dr R.K,
I noticed I was itchy about 5 days ago. But my urine is not yellow . I drink a lot of water throughout the day and my urine is pretty much clear. The itching lasted an hour or so at night when I was trying to sleep. Should this be a concern? And if so what steps should I take. Thanks


Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
Clear urine and itching for only an hour rules out anything serious.
This should not be of any concern with regards to the pale stool.
There is no need to worry.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.


Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Category: Hepatologist
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Fellowship - DM - TN Dr.MGR Medical UniversityResidency - TN Dr.MGR Medical University Medical School - Stanely Medical College, TN Dr.MGR Medical University
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